b and w photography; 20×16”

“As a personality disorder, a defeatist expects or is ready to accept failure. The behaviors cause serious problems with relationships, family, and work. We need to encourage public education and discussion about personality disorders in general, but with compassion. Society needs to catch up to the reality and widespread nature of these disorders.”

ARTIST BIO: Introduced to photography at a very early age, Patrick Affourtit’s initial attraction to visual imagery grew into a life long passion. Through the years from film to digital, he constantly strives to improve his craft, whether it being through a photographic approach, creative composition and light, or with post processing techniques. Being a devoted traveler and passionate landscape designer provide him the opportunity to view the world from different angles through his photography. Capturing a moment that will never happen again can be both a fascinating and a very fulfilling experience.